Getting hit by altitude sickness in Tibet depends on how you take on with the activities and cope with preventive measures. It is not assured or definite that all visitors will experience altitude sickness on the roof of the world. From among thousands of our past clients of all ages and physical conditions, just 1 or 2 of them had to visit the hospital because of the altitude sickness. The number contributes to as much as 0.1% which is very negligible.

In general, attitude sickness is a progression of physical discomfort when a person goes to a place where elevation is much higher, usually above 2,700 meters / 8,858 feet. Since Lhasa lies at an elevation of 3,650 meter / 11,975 feet, visitors are rapidly exposed to   low amounts of oxygen and begin showing negative health effect of high altitude. The symptoms include headaches, vomiting shortness of breath, insomnia (trouble sleeping), tachycardia (increased heartbeat rate), and dizziness. If you enter into Tibet by train, then the possibility of altitude sickness may be lower as you will be gradually adapting to the high altitude while traveling. Usually the mild symptoms will disappear in two days and you will restore your health. However, if your symptoms continue, it is best to inform your guide as they know exactly what to do. They are trained to cope with all sorts of problems a visitor may stumble upon in Tibet. If required, they will respond quickly and send you to the hospital for medical assistance.